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Cell Phone Accessories

Confining hearing aid accessories to just cell phones would be doing a disservice to the industry. There are hundreds of accessories ready to purchase that will enhance the daily habits of anyone with a hearing aid. Compatibility is high, and more companies are beginning to include hearing aid support right out of the box. Higher guidelines for hearing aid compatible equipment haven’t slowed the production of accessories, and now the industry is the largest it has ever been.

Phones and neckloops

The main cell phone accessory for hearing aid users will be a neckloop. It supports HAC devices, even beyond phones. The feature is built into a lot of hearing aids, and will interface with the Bluetooth functionality of your device. Also in the same category is the ear hook silhouette, which uses the same magnetic signal as the neckloop. These are both based off of telecoil technology, so make sure your hearing aid supports it.

Similar to a neckloop, an earhook silhouette creates a magnetic signal that is recognized by the hearing aid’s telecoil. This can be worn over the ear or tucked behind a behind-the-ear hearing aid. This can be use with a variety of hearing aids, phones and cell phones.

Personal amplifiers

Personal amplifiers are generally small boxes with a mic and listening cord attached to them, making them helpful for one-on-one conversations. These are most beneficial when the person talking attaches the microphone to their clothing and then the person with hearing loss uses the personal amplifier to hear the conversation more clearly and with fewer distractions.

FM systems

FM systems use radio technology to bring and amplify sound in your hearing aid. FM systems are wireless and allows the user to wear a portable receiver which helps them better hear the speaker. These are generally used in classroom or other large-room settings.

Bluetooth technology

Hearing aids equipped with Bluetooth technology can use assistive listening devices like streamers to connect them to televisions, radios and other compatible technology at home. This technology allows hearing aid wearers to adjust volumes for certain devices at home without disturbing anyone else watching or listening.
For a patient at Hear for You Hearing & Balance Center, assistive listening devices present several opportunities to experiment with current equipment. All of the manufacturers in business with the company can provide a list of accessories to enhance your hearing aids. As an added benefit this will also give you the best options upfront, with your audiologist being the perfect guide on what you need to get started.

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Hearing Survey

Please answer the question below to the best of your ability. After you choose your answer, the next question will appear. At the end of the survey, you will be provided with a score, and you may send this score to us so we may discuss any hearing loss issues you are having.

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Are there situations in which you find it difficult to hear clearly?

Do you have to strain to understand conversations?

Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?

Do you have trouble following a conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time?

Do you have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a restaurant or a group gathering?

Do you have dizziness, pain, or ringing in your ears?

Do family members or coworkers remark about you missing what has been said?

Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high?

Do you find it hard to hear someone when they talk in a soft voice or whisper?

Do you find understanding women and children particularly challenging?

You are not experiencing common signs of hearing loss. However, if you suspect you may have hearing loss or are experiencing other symptoms not listed here, please contact our office for a consultation.

It appears you may be experiencing signs of a hearing loss. A hearing test can help detect early signs. We recommend contacting our office to schedule a hearing test.

Your responses indicate that you are experiencing common signs of a hearing loss. We recommend that you contact us to set up an appointment for a hearing test.

You are experiencing many signs of a hearing loss. It is highly recommended that you contact our office today for an appointment to meet with a hearing professional.

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